EP3626538A1 - Console device for a commercial vehicle cabin - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a console device for a cockpit device, in particular for commercial vehicles, the console device being arranged essentially centrally to the cockpit device along a width axis Y 'and being displaceable relative to the cockpit device along a longitudinal axis X', a base body of the console device being attached to a vehicle body by means of a Rail device can be arranged, wherein the rail device comprises at least one locking device which locks a displacement of the console device in an idle state.

Description

The invention relates to a console device for a cockpit device, in particular for commercial vehicles.

Such a cockpit device will generally be used in a commercial vehicle cabin, in particular for trucks. Commercial vehicle cabins, especially for trucks, are often limited in their interior space, which is available to a driver. However, there is often the desire that, on the one hand, you need a center console, on which you can put something and in which you can store something in the storage compartments.

On the other hand, however, this center console should be designed in such a way that it takes up as little space as possible within the commercial vehicle cabin, so that the space required by the center console can also be used for other purposes in this front area of the commercial vehicle cabin.

This is particularly the case if the commercial vehicle cabin is required for other activities when the vehicle is at a standstill, that is to say after the journey has been completed. For example, the use of the commercial vehicle cabin as a cooking area can be considered as one of the activities. In this case, the arranged commercial vehicle cabin would be in the way.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a console device which solves the problem mentioned above. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a cockpit device which solves the problems mentioned at the beginning. After all, it is the job of Invention a vehicle cabin for commercial vehicles, which solves the problems mentioned above.

The objects are solved by claims 1, 9 and 10. Advantageous refinements are disclosed in the subclaims.

According to the invention, a console device for a cockpit device, in particular for commercial vehicles, is thus provided, the console device being arranged essentially centrally to the cockpit device along a width axis Y 'and being displaceable relative to the cockpit device along a longitudinal axis X', a base body of the console device being attached to a vehicle body by means of a rail device can be arranged, the rail device comprising at least one locking device which locks a displacement of the console device in an idle state.

A cockpit device is preferably arranged in a front area of a vehicle cabin below the windshield. The cockpit device advantageously extends at least in sections along the width axis Y 'of the vehicle cabin. It would also be conceivable that the cockpit device extends along the entire width axis Y 'of the vehicle cabin. The cockpit device advantageously comprises a dashboard area on the driver's side and possibly a steering wheel. The cockpit device can advantageously have shelves on the passenger side. Cockpit devices known from the prior art generally have a central part which separates the footwell between the driver and the passenger side.

The vehicle cabin and the cockpit devices have extensions along a height axis Z ', a longitudinal axis X' and a width axis Y '. The console device has an extension along a height axis Z, a longitudinal axis X and a width axis Y.

The console device according to the invention is extendable and is arranged in the cockpit device along the longitudinal axis X ′, that is to say into the interior of the vehicle cabin. Advantageously, this console device is arranged substantially centrally along the width axis Y 'of the vehicle cabin and thus spaces the respective footwell on the driver and passenger side. Such a center console can be pulled out from the front fitting area from the front to the rear and thus creates a center console arranged in the middle for storing various things, such as a cell phone or tablets or laptops.

When not in use, the console device can be shifted back into the cockpit device at least in sections and accommodated therein. Depending on the design, in this retracted position the console device can be arranged completely along the longitudinal axis X 'within the cockpit device or have a certain protrusion into the vehicle cabin. In both cases, this retracted state provides additional space inside the vehicle cabin.

According to a preferred embodiment, the cockpit device extends along the height axis Z over the console device or over an uppermost surface of the console device. However, it would also be conceivable for the uppermost surface of the console device to be flush with the cockpit device. The gap created by pulling out could be closed with a foldable element.

The rail device according to the invention is arranged on the vehicle body or the vehicle cabin floor.

According to a preferred embodiment, the base body has an upper surface along the height axis Z. The upper surface is advantageously designed as a storage element. Such a storage element preferably has a storage surface, which is used to store other objects, such as writing material or the like. It can be advantageous here for the storage element to have at least one recess area. This has the advantage that the console device can also be retracted when flat objects, such as laptops and the like, remain closed on it and are moved forward together with the console device into the fitting area.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the storage element can be displaced along the longitudinal axis X relative to the base body. For this purpose, a rail system can advantageously be provided on the base body, with which the storage element can be displaced on the base body.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one drawer element is displaceably arranged in the base body. The at least one drawer element is advantageously arranged on the base body by means of a rail system.

According to a further preferred embodiment, an operating screen, a tablet computer or a holder for a tablet computer is integrated in the upper surface of the base body. Such an operating screen or touch screen can be an output or input device for an internal computer. Such an internal computer can be linked to an on-board computer or be independent of it. Similarly, an independent tablet computer could also be linked to an on-board computer. Of course, it would also be conceivable if the operating screen is linked directly to the on-board computer. The operating screen or the tablet computer can be used to output vehicle data, navigation data and other data. The operating screen can also be used for entertainment purposes. It is conceivable if the operating screen, or the tablet computer, can be tilted, or opened along the height axis Z, relative to the base body.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a receptacle for a tablet computer is integrated in the upper surface. Such a receptacle can be designed as a depression in the upper surface, in which commercially available tablets can be accommodated. Accordingly, a tablet surface is preferably flat with the upper surface of the base body. Correspondingly required connections can also be present in the receptacle. These connections could, for example, be a power supply, a connection for data exchange, such as a USB connection or the like. Of course, it would also be conceivable for a data connection between the tablet computer and the on-board computer to be wireless, for example via Bluetooth.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the rail device comprises at least one rail device which has an essentially U-shaped slide rail and an essentially U-shaped stationary rail. The slide rail preferably engages around the stationary rail at least in sections. The stationary rail is preferably fastened to the vehicle cabin floor or to the vehicle body. The slide rail is advantageously fastened to the base body. Accordingly, the stationary rail is preferably arranged under the slide rails along the height axes Z, Z '. It is advantageous that at least one bearing element is arranged between the slide rail and the stationary rail.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one toothed rack is provided on the stationary rail. This toothed rack can advantageously already be integrated in the rail. This can be done, for example, by a punching or milling process. Alternatively, the toothed rack can also be an individual element which is attached to the stationary rail. This can be done by a screw connection, a riveted connection, a welded connection or another other suitable connection type. The toothed strip preferably has a multiplicity of teeth and latching openings which are arranged between the teeth and are open to the outside. In other words, the toothed rack is comb-shaped. The teeth advantageously extend downwards along the height axis Z than towards the floor of the vehicle cabin or the vehicle body.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the locking device comprises an actuating device which can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation. This first rotation movement can preferably be transmitted by means of a transmission device into a second rotation movement of a locking element about a second rotation axis. The locking of the rail device is preferably releasable by this second rotational movement of the locking element about a second rotational axis. In a rest state, a latching section of the locking element preferably engages in the latching openings of the toothed rack. In the idle state or the locked state, a displacement of the slide rail relative to the stationary rail is prevented by the engagement of the locking element in the toothed strip. The console device is thus locked in this corresponding position.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the actuating device is arranged in a lower region of the console device along the height axis Z. The actuator can thus be easily operated with the foot. Advantageously, a rotation of the actuating device along the height axis Z downward causes a rotation of the latching section of the locking element along the height axis Z, whereby the engagement in the latching openings of the toothed rack is released and the locking of the console device is released. Accordingly, the locking can be released by a step movement along the height axis Z downward and the console device can be shifted accordingly.

The console device can advantageously only be moved as long as the actuating device is actuated. If the actuation is interrupted, the locking device automatically locks the console device in the corresponding position. A solution of the locking by means of an advantageous pedaling movement with one foot and the advantageous automatic locking after the foot is removed from the actuating element make the console device extremely easy to operate.

According to a preferred embodiment, the actuating device has a bracket section which lies along the longitudinal axis X in front of the first axis of rotation and a lever section which lies along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation. The lever section is preferably connected to a rear section of a first element of the transmission device in a non-positive and / or positive manner. The first element is preferably rotatable about the first axis of rotation. A front section of the first element is advantageously connected to a rear section of a central element in a non-positive and / or positive manner. The middle element is preferably rotatable about a second axis of rotation. A front section of the middle element is advantageously connected to a front section of the locking element in a non-positive and / or positive manner.

An advantageous pressing down of the bracket section of the actuating device thus causes the lever section to rotate upward along the height axis Z. Due to the advantageous non-positive and / or positive connection with the rear section of a first element of the transmission device, this rear section is accordingly shifted upwards along the height axis Z. At the same time, the front section of the first element, which lies opposite the rear section, rotates downwards along the height axis Z. Due to the advantageous non-positive and / or positive connection with the rear section of the central element of the transmission device, this rear section is correspondingly rotated downwards along the height axis Z. At the same time, the front section of the middle element rotates upward about the second axis of rotation along the height axis Z. Due to the advantageous non-positive and / or positive connection with the front section of the locking element, this front section is correspondingly rotated upwards along the height axis Z. As a result, the opposite latching section of the locking element rotates downward about the second axis of rotation along the height axis Z. By this rotation, the engagement of the locking section in the toothed rack is released and the console device can be moved.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the locking device comprises a fastening element which is fastened to the slide rail. A first bearing device is advantageously arranged on the fastening element, on which the actuating device and the first element of the transmission device can be rotated about the first axis of rotation. The locking element and the middle element of the transmission device are preferably arranged on the slide rail by means of a second bearing device. The first and the second bearing device are preferably designed as bearing shafts. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the slide rail has a recess through which the latching section of the locking element projects at least in sections. Since the slide rail engages around the stationary rail and the toothed rack is provided on the stationary rail, the recess can advantageously engage the latching section in the toothed rack.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the locking device comprises a resetting device, by means of which the engagement of the latching section in the latching openings of the toothed rack and the rotation of the actuating device can be reset. The resetting device is advantageously arranged on the slide rail and connected to the locking element. The resetting device is advantageously an elastic element, for example a spring element or an elastomer element. Preferably, an elastic force or a spring force counteracts the rotational movement of the latching section upward about the second axis of rotation. Accordingly, it is advantageous if the restoring device is connected to the latching section or in the vicinity of the advice section to the locking element. A provision of the locking element, that is to say counter to the rotation about the second axis of rotation, can advantageously be transferred to the actuating device by the transmission device. This takes place in the opposite direction through the raft and / or positive connections of the locking element to the middle element, or the middle element with the first element, or the first element with the lever section of the actuating device. Such a reset ensures automatic locking of the console device when the actuation is interrupted.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the rail device comprises two rail devices spaced apart from one another along the width axis Y. Accordingly, the rail device comprises two slide rails, two stationary rails and two locking devices. With such a configuration, the weight of the console device can be distributed over the two rail devices, as a result of which a shift is more smooth becomes. The bracket sections of the actuating devices are preferably connected to one another by a bracket element, so that the actuating devices can be actuated simultaneously. Accordingly, both locking devices can be released by only one movement of the bracket element.

According to an advantageous embodiment, a drive device is operatively connected to the console device, by means of which a displacement along the longitudinal direction X of the console device can be driven after the locking device has been released. A displacement of the console device along the longitudinal direction X can preferably be driven by the drive device after the locking device has been released. Such a drive device can be, for example, a spring element, a gas spring, an actuator or the like. After releasing the lock by actuating the actuating device, the console device can accordingly be automatically moved along the longitudinal axis X, that is to say into the interior of the vehicle cabin. It is conceivable that only the pulling out takes place automatically, since a pushing movement is easier for the user to carry out. With the aforementioned pushing movement of the console device into the cockpit device, the required pretension could also be generated in the drive device, which is required the next time it is pulled out.

The object is further achieved by a cockpit device with a console device according to one of the preceding embodiments. The cockpit device can be equipped with all of the features already described above in the context of the console device individually or in combination with one another and vice versa.

The object is further achieved by a vehicle cabin for commercial vehicles, in particular trucks, with a cockpit device and a console device according to one of the preceding embodiments. The vehicle cabin can be equipped individually or in combination with all the features already described above in the context of the console device and vice versa.

Further advantages, aims and properties of the present invention are explained on the basis of the following description of the attached figures. Components of the same type can have the same reference symbols in the various embodiments.

Fig. 1

isometrische Ansichten der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 2

isometrische Ansichten der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 3

eine Seitenansicht der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 4

eine Draufsicht von unten der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 5

eine Ansicht der Konsoleneinrichtung und der Cockpiteinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 6

eine Explosionsdarstellung der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 7

eine Draufsicht von oben der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 8

eine Draufsicht von unten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 9

eine Draufsicht von oben der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 10a, b, c

Schnittansichten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 11

eine Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 12

ein Ausschnitt der Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 13

eine Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 14

ein Ausschnitt der Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 15

Ansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform in verschiedenen Verlagerungspositionen;

Fig. 16a, b, c

Ansichten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform in verschiedenen Verlagerungspositionen;

Fig. 17a, b, c

Ansichten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform in verschiedenen Verlagerungspositionen;

Fig. 18

isometrische Ansicht der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

The figures show:

Fig. 1

isometric views of the console device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 2

isometric views of the console device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 3

a side view of the console device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 4

a bottom view of the console device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 5

a view of the console device and the cockpit device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 6

an exploded view of the rail device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 7

a top view of the rail device according to one embodiment;

Fig. 8

a bottom view of the rail device according to one embodiment;

Fig. 9

a top view of the rail device according to one embodiment;

10a, b, c

Sectional views of the rail device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 11

a front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 12

a detail of the front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 13

a front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 14

a detail of the front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;

Fig. 15

View of the rail device according to an embodiment in different displacement positions;

16a, b, c

Views of the rail device according to an embodiment in different displacement positions;

17a, b, c

Views of the rail device according to an embodiment in different displacement positions;

Fig. 18

isometric view of the console device according to an embodiment;

In the Figures 1 to 17c A console device 1 for a cockpit device 2, in particular for commercial vehicles, is shown, the console device 1 being arranged essentially centrally to the cockpit device 2 along a width axis Y 'and being displaceable relative to the cockpit device 2 along a longitudinal axis X', a base body 3 of the console device 1 can be arranged on a vehicle body 4 by means of a rail device 5, the rail device 5 comprising at least one locking device 6, which locks a displacement of the console device 1 in an idle state.

The console device extends along the height axis Z of the longitudinal axis X and the width axis Y. The vehicle cabin 33 and the cockpit device 2 extend along the height axis Z 'of the longitudinal axis X' and the width axis Y '.

The Figures 1 to 4 show a corresponding console device 1. The base body 3 of the console device 1 is polygonal. It can be seen that this is essentially rectangular, the side edges having a tapering section along the longitudinal axis X toward the front. Furthermore, the base body has an upper surface 7 along the height axis Z. This upper surface 7 is designed as a storage element 8. The storage element 8 can have at least one recess area and can be displaceable along the longitudinal axis X relative to the base body 3. This is not explicitly shown in the figures. In the upper surface (7) of the base body (3) can continue an operating screen (10), a tablet computer or a receptacle for a tablet computer can be integrated.

Furthermore, the base body can have at least one drawer element 8, preferably two drawer elements 8. Storage areas or the like could also be provided cumulatively or alternatively.

In the Figure 5 the console device 1 and the cockpit device 2 are shown inside a vehicle cabin, in particular for trucks. It can be seen that the console device or center console 1 can be moved forwards or backwards along the double arrow 2. The center console 1 has drawers on the underside which can be pulled out to the front and thus form storage space.

The center console 1 is also provided in its upper area with a storage surface or a table 8, which is preferably recessed, so that a tablet or a mobile phone can be placed on it even when the center console is again forward in the dashboard fittings area 2 is pushed in. The cockpit device 2 comprises a section 2a, which is arranged in the height direction Z 'above the console device 1 and extends along the width axis Y. It is conceivable that the console device 1 can be completely displaced into the cockpit device 2 along the longitudinal axis X. However, it would also be conceivable for a section of the console device to project forward along the longitudinal axis X, that is to say into the interior of the vehicle cabin, beyond section 2a of the cockpit device 2.

In Figure 5 the driver's seat 35 and the passenger's seat 36 are also indicated. The console device 1 is accordingly arranged centrally between the driver's seat 35 and the passenger's seat 36 and can be displaced along the longitudinal axis X '. Furthermore, the console device 1 represents a partition between the footwell on the driver's side 37 and the passenger's side 38.

In the extended state, the center console 1 advantageously forms a good storage area for such objects and is arranged between the driver's seat 35 and the passenger's seat 36.

To move such a center console 1 in and out, the commercial vehicle floor can have rail elements 5 on which the center console 1 can be moved by means of rollers, sliding blocks or correspondingly complementary guide rails.

Since there is often space in the front dashboard area that is mostly unused, this center console 1 can advantageously be moved forward into the dashboard area and thus free up space that is desired between the two driver seats 35, 36. This vacated space then serves, for example, to arrange other objects for their use while the truck is stationary.

Advantageously, this center console 1 can also be used as a table in the extended state in order to be able to dine inside the commercial vehicle cabin 33.

The base body 3 of the console device 2 has a base section 3a, on the underside 3b of which the rail device 5 is fastened, which comprises at least one rail device (11). It can be seen in the figures that the rail device 5 comprises two rail devices 11 spaced along the width axis Y.

Each rail device 11 has a locking device 6, which in turn has an actuating device 18. The rail device 5, or the rail devices 11 are in the Figures 6 to 17c well visible.

A rail device 11 has an upper, essentially U-shaped slide rail 12 and an essentially U-shaped lower stationary rail 13. A cross section of the slide rail 12 and the stationary rail 13 are shown in FIGS Figures 10a to 10c evident. The stationary rail 13 is fastened to the vehicle cabin floor or the vehicle body. The terms vehicle cabin floor and vehicle body are considered synonymous here. Furthermore, the stationary rail 13 comprises a U-shaped base body 13a, on the bearing arms 13b of which the upper end along the height axis Z extends outward. A bearing element 14, which has a circular cross section and is preferably made of an elastic material, is arranged on each of the bearing arms 13b.

The slide rail 12 encompasses the stationary rail 13. The slide rail 12 here comprises a U-shaped base body 12a, on the legs of which U-shaped end sections 12b are formed. The bearing arms 13b of the stationary rail 13 are arranged in these end sections 12b. Furthermore, the bearing element 14 bears against the base body 12a.

At least one rack 15 is provided on the stationary rail 13. This toothed strip is provided on an inner side 39 of the rail device 11 or the stationary rail 13. On the inside, this should mean that the toothed strip is arranged in the direction of the opposite rail device 11. Accordingly, the respective locking devices 6 are also arranged on the opposite inner sides of the rail device 11. The comb-like toothed bar 15 is molded or attached to the corresponding inner bearing arm 13b. The toothed rack is provided along the height axis Z under an upper surface of the bearing arm 13b, on which the bearing element 14 rests. The toothed rack 15 has a multiplicity of teeth 16 and latching openings 17 which are arranged between the teeth and are open to the outside. The teeth 16 project downwards along the height axis Z. Accordingly, the locking openings 17 are also open down along the height axis Z.

The slide rail 12 and the stationary rail 13 are preferably made of a suitable metal or a suitable metal alloy, for example an aluminum alloy.

The actuating device 18 can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation 19. This first rotational movement can be transmitted by means of a transmission device 21 into a second rotational movement of a locking element 22 about a second rotational axis 20. The locking of the rail device (5) can be released by this second rotational movement of a locking element 22. In the idle state, a latching section 22a of the locking element 22 engages in the latching openings 17 of the toothed rack 15. This engagement means that the slide rail 12 can no longer be displaced relative to the stationary rail 13. The second rotational movement now moves the latching section 22a downward along the height axis Z, as a result of which the engagement is released. The slide rail 12 can now be displaced relative to the stationary rail 13 and the console device 1 can be displaced along the longitudinal direction X '.

The actuating device 18 is arranged in a lower region 23 of the console device 1 along the height axis Z. Rotation of the actuating device 18 downwards along the height axis Z causes the locking section 22a of the locking element 22 to rotate downwards along the height axis Z, as a result of which the engagement of the locking section 22a in the locking openings 17 of the toothed rack 15 is released and the locking of the console device 1 is solved. With such a configuration, the locking of the console device can be released as simply as possible by a foot downward pedaling movement.

The actuating device 18 has a bracket section 18a which lies along the longitudinal axis X in front of the first axis of rotation 19 and a lever section 18b which lies along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation 19. The locking devices 5 and the corresponding actuating devices 18 of the two rail devices 11 of the rail device 5 are arranged opposite one another such that the first 19 and the second 20 axes of rotation of the first rail device 11 are congruent with the first 19 and the second 20 axes of rotation of the second rail device 11. Furthermore, the locking devices 5 and the corresponding actuation devices 18 are located on the respective inner side 39 of the respective rail device 11.

The bracket sections 18a of the two actuating devices 18 merge into the bracket element 31. As a result, the actuating devices 18 can be actuated simultaneously by means of the bracket element 31. The bracket element 31 projects along the longitudinal axis X beyond the base body 3 of the console device 1. The bracket element 31 comprises a section which extends obliquely upwards along the height axis Z. Furthermore, the bracket element 31 comprises a horizontal section which is operated by the user. This horizontal section is arranged in the lower region 29 of the console device 1. The height of the horizontal section is preferably arranged up to 40 cm above the vehicle cabin floor, more preferably up to 30 cm above the vehicle cabin floor, more preferably up to 20 cm above the vehicle cabin floor.

The actuating device 18 and the bracket element 31 are tubular.

The lever section 18b of an actuating device 18 is connected to a rear section 24b of a first element 24 of the transmission device 21 in a non-positive and / or positive manner. Such a connection can be made by a connecting pin 40 arranged on the first element 24 or formed on the first element 24. The connecting pin 40 is arranged in a bore 41 of the tubular lever section 18b of the actuating device 18. This is for example in Figure 10a easy to see, which is a sectional view along the axis AA from the Figure 9 is.

The first element 24 is essentially rectangular and has a sheet-like design, whereby sheet-like is to be understood as meaning a comparatively thin depth of the element, which, however, is still sufficient to ensure the required stability of the element. In addition, the first element 24 and the actuating device 18 can be rotated about the first axis of rotation 19.

A front section 24a of the first element 24 is non-positively and / or positively connected to a rear section 25b of a central element 25. This connection is realized by a projection 42 on the first element 24, which extends along the width axis Y and which rests on a rear edge section 43. This can be clearly seen, for example, in FIG. 10b, which is a sectional illustration along the axis BB from FIG Figure 9 is. The rotation of the first element 24 exerts a corresponding leverage effect on the upper rear section 25b of the central element 25.

A front section 25a of the central element 25 is connected to a front section 22b of the locking element 22 in a non-positive and / or positive manner. This connection is realized by a projection 44 of the central element 25 which extends along the width axis Y and which abuts a lower front edge section 45 of the locking element 22. This is for example in Figure 10c easy to see, which is a sectional view along the axis CC from the Figure 9 is.

The middle element 25 is essentially rectangular and sheet-like, whereby sheet-like is to be understood as meaning a comparatively thin depth of the element, which, however, is still sufficient to ensure the required stability of the element. In addition, the middle element 25 and the locking element 22 are rotatable about the second axis of rotation 20. A corresponding leverage effect is exerted on the front edge section 45 of the locking element 22 by the rotation of the central element 25.

The locking device 6 comprises a fastening element 26 which is fastened to the slide rail 12. A first bearing device 27 is arranged on the fastening element 26, on which the actuating device 18 and the first element 24 of the transmission device 21 can be rotated about the first axis of rotation 19. The bearing device is designed in the form of a bearing shaft, which is arranged in a first bore 46 of the fastening element 26. This first bore 46 is provided in a first angled portion 26a of the fastener 26 which is from the slide rail 12 protrudes from the inside, that is, in the direction of the further rail device 11. A main section 26b of the fastening element 26 is arranged on the upper side of the slide rails 12 by means of a screw connection.

The locking element 22 and the middle element 25 of the transmission device 21 are arranged on the slide rail 12 by means of a second bearing device 28. This second bearing device 28 is a bearing shaft which is arranged in a second bore 47 of the fastening element 26. This second bore 47 is provided in a second angled section 26c of the fastening element 26, which projects inwards from the slide rail 12, ie in the direction of the further rail device 11. In Figure 9 it can be seen that the first angled section 26a of the fastening element 26 is at a greater distance from the slide rail 12 than the second angled section 26c of the fastening element 26.

The slide rail 12 has a recess 29 through which the latching section 22a of the locking element 22 projects at least in sections. This recess 29 is provided on the inner end section 12b of the slide rail 12. Through the recess, the latching section 22a can reach the toothed rack 5 and engage in it.

The locking element 22 is essentially rectangular and sheet-like, whereby sheet-like is to be understood as meaning a comparatively thin depth of the element, which, however, is still sufficient to ensure the required stability of the element. The latching section 22a is preferably arranged at a right angle to the main section 22c of the locking element 22. The latching section 22a can have at least one preferably three recesses 22d, in which the teeth 16 of the toothed rack 15 are arranged, as a result of which the engagement is realized. This is in the Figures 16a, 16b, 16c recognizable.

Pressing down the bracket portion 31 thus causes the lever portion 18b of the actuating device 18 to rotate upward along the height axis Z. By connecting to the rear section 24b of a first element 24 of the transmission device 21, this rear section 24b is correspondingly displaced upwards along the height axis Z. At the same time, the front section 24a of the first element 24, which lies opposite the rear section 24b, rotates downward about the first axis of rotation 19 along the height axis Z. By connection to the rear section 25b of the central element 25 of the transmission device 21, this rear section 25 is correspondingly along the Height axis Z shifted down. At the same time, the front section 25a of the central element 25 rotates upward about the second axis of rotation 20 along the height axis Z. Due to the connection to the front section 22b of the locking element 22, this front section 22b is correspondingly displaced upwards along the height axis Z. As a result, the opposite latching section 22a of the locking element 22 rotates downward about the second axis of rotation 20 along the height axis Z. As a result of this rotation, the engagement of the latching section 22a in the toothed rack 15 is released and the console device 1 can be displaced. In the Figure 11 A front view of the locking device 5 is shown, the rail devices 11 being shown in section. The Figure 12 represents an enlarged section of a rail device. In these figures it can be clearly seen how the latching section 22a engages in the toothed rack 15. Analog is in the Figure 13 a front view of the locking device 5 is shown, the rail devices 11 being shown in section. The Figure 14 represents an enlarged section of a rail device. In contrast to the Figures 11 and 12 it can be clearly seen in these figures how the engagement of the latching section 22a in the toothed rack 15 is released. In the Figures 15 , 16a, 16b, 16c , 17a, 17b, 17c Various displacement positions of the rail device 5 can be seen. In the Figures 16a , 17a the rail device is fully retracted. In the Figures 15 , 16b , 17b a middle shift position of the rail device is shown. In the Figures 16c , 17c a maximum extended displacement position of the rail device is shown. It is in the Figures 16a, 16b, 16c the corresponding position is locked, ie the latching section 22a engages in the toothed strip 15. In the Figures 17a, 17b, 17c the locking is released in the corresponding position, ie the latching section 22a does not engage in the toothed rack 15.

The locking device 6 further comprises a resetting device 30, by means of which the engagement of the latching section 22a in the latching openings 17 of the toothed rack 15 and the rotation of the actuating device 18 about the first axis of rotation 19 can be reset. The resetting device 30 is arranged in the form of a spring element on the slide rail 12 and connected to the locking element 22. In the Figure 6 can be seen how the reset device 30 engages in a bore 48 on the locking element 22. The return device 30 is tensioned in the form of a spring element by the rotation of the rear section or the latching section 22a of the locking element 22. After the user has moved the console device 1, he will relieve the actuating device 18. The rear section or the latching section 22a of the locking element 22 is pressed upward by the spring force of the restoring device, as a result of which the latching section is in again the rack 15 engages. The spring force can be transferred back to the bracket element 31 in the opposite direction by the transmission device 21, as a result of which the latter is shifted back into its original position. For this purpose, the front section 22b of the locking element 22 presses down the front section 25a of the middle element 25. As a result, the rear section 25b of the central element 25 is shifted upward. Thus, the front section 24a of the first element 24 is displaced upwards, which in turn rotates the rear section 25b downwards. Finally, the lever section 18b rotates downward and the bracket section 18a upwards.

As already described, the user has to keep the bracket element pressed down during the displacement of the console device 1. The user can make the shift manually.

According to the embodiment Figure 18 the console device 1 can be operatively connected to a drive device. The drive device 32 can be used to drive a displacement of the console device 1 along the longitudinal direction X after the locking device has been released. Such a drive device 32 can be arranged between the base body 3 of the console device 1 and the vehicle cabin floor 4 or between the base body 3 and the cockpit device 2. The drive device can be, for example, a spring device, a gas spring or an actuator. As a result, the console device 1 can be moved out of the cockpit device 2 automatically as long as the rail device is unlocked. In the Figure 18 the locking device is not shown for reasons of clarity.

The applicant reserves the right to claim all of the features disclosed in the application documents as essential to the invention, provided that they are new to the prior art, individually or in combination. It is further pointed out that features that may be advantageous in themselves were also described in the individual figures. The person skilled in the art immediately recognizes that a certain feature described in a figure can be advantageous even without the adoption of further features from this figure. The person skilled in the art also recognizes that advantages can also result from a combination of several features shown in individual or in different figures.

Reference list

1

Console device

2nd

Cockpit equipment

2a

Section of the cockpit facility

3rd

Basic body of the console device

3a

Base section of the body

3b

Bottom of the base section

4th

Vehicle body

5

Track device

6

Locking device

7

upper surface of the base body

8th

Storage element

9

Drawer element

10th

Operating screen

11

Track device

12th

Slide rail

12a

Basic body of the slide rail

12b

End sections of the slide rail

13

stationary rail

13a

Basic body of the stationary rail

13b

Bearing arms of the stationary rail

14

Storage element

15

Rack

16

teeth

17th

Rest openings

18th

Actuator

18a

Bracket section

18b

Lever section

19th

first axis of rotation

20th

second axis of rotation

21

Transmission device

22

Locking element

22a

Locking section of the locking element

22b

front section of the locking element

22c

Main section of the locking element

22d

Recesses in the locking section

23

lower area of the console device

24th

first element of the transmission device

24a

front section of the first element

24b

rear section of the first element

25th

middle element of the transmission device

25a

front section of the middle element

25b

rear section of the middle element

26

Fastener

26a

first angled portion of the fastener

26b

Main section of the fastener

26c

second angled section of the fastener

27

first storage facility

28

second storage facility

29

Recess of the slide rail

30th

Reset device

31

Bracket element

32

Drive device

33

Vehicle cabin

34

Double arrow

35

Driver's seat

36

Passenger seat

37

Driver's footwell

38

Footwell on the passenger side

39

inner side of the rail device

40

Connecting pin

41

Bore the lever section

42

Projection on the first element

43

rear edge section of the middle element

44

Protrusion of the middle element

45

front edge portion of the locking element

46

first hole on the fastener

47

second hole on the fastener

48

Hole on the locking element

X

Longitudinal axis

Y

Latitude axis

Z.

Height axis

X '

Longitudinal axis

Y '

Latitude axis

Z '

Height axis

Claims (13)

Console device (1) for a cockpit device (2), in particular for commercial vehicles, characterized in that
the console device (1) is arranged substantially centrally to the cockpit device (2) along a width axis Y 'and can be displaced relative to the cockpit device (2) along a longitudinal axis X', a base body (3) of the console device (1) being attached to a vehicle body ( 4) can be arranged by means of a rail device (5), the rail device (5) comprising at least one locking device (6) which locks a displacement of the console device (1) in an idle state. Console device (1) according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the base body (3) has an upper surface (7) along the height axis Z, the upper surface (7) being designed as a storage element (8), the storage element (8) having at least one recess area, the storage element (8) is displaceable along the longitudinal axis X relative to the base body (3), at least one drawer element (9) being displaceably arranged in the base body (3). Console device (1) according to claim 2,
characterized in that
An operating screen (10), a tablet computer or a receptacle for a tablet computer is integrated in the upper surface (7) of the base body (3). Console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the rail device (5) comprises at least one rail device (11) which has a substantially U-shaped slide rail (12) and an essentially U-shaped stationary rail (13), the slide rail (12) holding the stationary rail ( 13) encompasses at least in sections and relative to the stationary one Rail (13) is displaceable, at least one bearing element (14) being arranged between the slide rail (12) and the stationary rail (13), at least one toothed strip (15) being provided on the stationary rail (13), the toothed strip (15) has a plurality of teeth (16) and latching openings (17) which are arranged between the teeth and are open to the outside. Console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the locking device (6) comprises an actuating device (18) which can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation (19), said first rotational movement being converted into a second rotational movement of a locking element (22) about a second axis of rotation (20) by means of a transmission device (21) ) is transferable, whereby the locking of the rail device (5) can be released, wherein in a rest state a latching section (22a) of the locking element (22) engages in the latching openings (17) of the toothed strip (15). Console device (1) according to claim 5,
characterized in that
the actuating device (18) is arranged in a lower region (23) of the console device (1) along the height axis Z, rotation of the actuating device (18) downwards along the height axis Z rotating the latching section (22a) of the locking element (22) caused along the height axis Z downwards, whereby the engagement of the latching section (22a) in the latching openings (17 of the toothed rack (15) is released and the locking of the console device (1) is released. Console device (1) according to one of claims 5 or 6,
characterized in that
the actuating device (18) has a bracket section (18a) which lies along the longitudinal axis X in front of the first axis of rotation (19) and a lever section (18b) which lies along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation (19), the Lever section (18b) with a rear section (24b) of a first element (24) of the transmission device (21) is non-positively and / or positively connected, wherein the first element (24) is rotatable about the first axis of rotation (19), wherein a front section (24a) of the first element (24) is connected to a rear section (25b) of a central element (25) in a non-positive and / or positive manner, the central element (25) is rotatable about a second axis of rotation (20), a front section (25a) of the central element (25) being connected to a front section (22b) of the locking element (22) in a non-positive and / or positive manner. Console device (1) according to one of Claims 5 to 7,
characterized in that
the locking device (6) comprises a fastening element (26) which is fastened to the slide rail (12), a first bearing device (27) being arranged on the fastening element (26), on which the actuating device (18) and the first element ( 24) of the transmission device (21) can be rotated about the first axis of rotation (19), the locking element (22) and the central element (25) of the transmission device (21) being attached to the slide rail (12) by means of a second bearing device (28) ) are arranged, the slide rail (12) having a recess (29) through which the latching section (22a) of the locking element (22) projects at least in sections. Console device (1) according to one of Claims 5 to 8,
characterized in that
the locking device (6) comprises a reset device (30), by means of which the engagement of the latching section (22a) in the latching openings (17) of the toothed rack (15) and the rotation of the actuating device (18) about the first axis of rotation (19) can be reset, wherein the reset device (30) is arranged on the slide rail (12) and is connected to the locking element (22), a reset of the locking element (22) being transferable to the actuating device (18) by the transmission device (21). Console device (1) according to one of Claims 3 to 7,
characterized in that
the rail device (5) comprises two rail devices (11) spaced apart from one another in the width direction Y, the bracket sections (18a) of the actuating devices (18) being connected to one another by a bracket element (31), so that the actuating devices (18) can be actuated simultaneously. Console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
a drive device (32) is operatively connected to the console device (1), wherein a displacement of the console device (1) along the longitudinal direction X can be driven by the drive device (32) after releasing the locking. Cockpit device (2) with a console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Vehicle cabin (33) for commercial vehicles with a cockpit device (2) according to claim 12.

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